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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 88.16 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 88.16 and 56.68 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 88.16 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/88.16 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 88.16 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996.91/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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