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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.93 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.93 and 57.17 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.93 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.93 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.93 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 4,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.04/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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