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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.63, 132.82 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.63, 132.82 and 59.64 is: 89.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.63 : 132.82 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.63/132.82 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.63x = 132.82 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.63x = 7,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921.38/88.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.38

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