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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.20 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.20 and 57.96 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.20 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.20 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.20 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.35/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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