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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 81.90 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 81.90 and 56.84 is: 78.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 81.90 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/81.90 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 81.90 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654.79/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.57

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