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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 80.82 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 80.82 and 57.20 is: 78.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 80.82 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/80.82 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 80.82 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 4,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622.50/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.29

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