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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 89.74 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 89.74 and 52.24 is: 78.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 89.74 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/89.74 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 89.74 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 4,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688.02/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.29

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