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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 82.17 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 82.17 and 57.51 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 82.17 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/82.17 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 82.17 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725.60/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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