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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 82.26 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 82.26 and 57.96 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 82.26 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/82.26 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 82.26 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767.79/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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