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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 88.28 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 88.28 and 57.59 is: 85.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 88.28 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/88.28 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 88.28 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 5,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.05/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.95

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