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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.65 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.65 and 56.27 is: 77.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.65 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.65 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.65 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 4,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593.76/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.47

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