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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 81.90 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 81.90 and 56.71 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 81.90 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/81.90 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 81.90 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 4,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.55/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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