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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 81.58 and 57.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 81.58 and 57.78 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 81.58 = 57.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/81.58 = 57.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 81.58 × 57.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 4,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713.69/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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