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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 81 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 81 and 57.03 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 81 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/81 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 81 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 4,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619.43/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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