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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.48 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.48 and 56.80 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.48 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.48 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.48 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 5,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.66/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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