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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 89.08 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 89.08 and 56.66 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 89.08 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/89.08 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 89.08 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 5,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.27/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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