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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.01, 88.61 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.01, 88.61 and 56.13 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.01 : 88.61 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.01/88.61 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.01x = 88.61 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.01x = 4,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973.55/59.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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