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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 88.77 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 88.77 and 56.71 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 88.77 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/88.77 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 88.77 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 5,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.15/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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