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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 88.88 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 88.88 and 57.20 is: 85.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 88.88 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/88.88 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 88.88 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 5,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083.97/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.70

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