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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.78 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.78 and 57.26 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.78 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.78 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.78 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 5,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083.54/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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