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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.11, 88.04 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.11, 88.04 and 56.66 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.11 : 88.04 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.11/88.04 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.11x = 88.04 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.11x = 4,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.35/59.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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