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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 88.86 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 88.86 and 56.88 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 88.86 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/88.86 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 88.86 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 5,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054.36/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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