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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 108.84 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 108.84 and 59.06 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 108.84 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/108.84 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 108.84 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 6,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428.09/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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