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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 88.31 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 88.31 and 57.28 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 88.31 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/88.31 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 88.31 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 5,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.40/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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