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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 89.48 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 89.48 and 56.80 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 89.48 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/89.48 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 89.48 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 5,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.46/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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