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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.89, 122.72 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.89, 122.72 and 59.44 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.89 : 122.72 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.89/122.72 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.89x = 122.72 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.89x = 7,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293.87/88.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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