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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 89.76 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 89.76 and 59.08 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 89.76 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/89.76 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 89.76 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 5,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.02/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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