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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.80 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.80 and 57.08 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.80 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.80 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.80 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.14/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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