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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.31, 88.72 and 56.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.31, 88.72 and 56.11 is: 83.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.31 : 88.72 = 56.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.31/88.72 = 56.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.31x = 88.72 × 56.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.31x = 4,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978.08/59.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.93

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