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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.47 and 57.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.47 and 57.77 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.47 = 57.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.47 = 57.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.47 × 57.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 4,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.23/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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