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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 89.04 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 89.04 and 56.20 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 89.04 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/89.04 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 89.04 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 5,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004.05/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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