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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 89.06 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 89.06 and 57.93 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 89.06 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/89.06 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 89.06 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 5,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.96/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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