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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 89.17 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 89.17 and 56.54 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 89.17 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/89.17 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 89.17 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 5,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041.75/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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