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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.46 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.46 and 56.60 is: 77.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.46 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.46 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.46 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 4,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.64/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.78

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