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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 81.17 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 81.17 and 57.52 is: 78.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 81.17 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/81.17 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 81.17 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 4,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668.90/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.79

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