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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 82.08 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 82.08 and 56.72 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 82.08 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/82.08 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 82.08 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 4,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655.58/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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