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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 80.99 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 80.99 and 57.48 is: 78.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 80.99 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/80.99 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 80.99 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 4,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655.02/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.89

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