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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 81.27 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 81.27 and 56.97 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 81.27 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/81.27 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 81.27 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 4,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629.95/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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