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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 81.86 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 81.86 and 56.04 is: 77.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 81.86 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/81.86 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 81.86 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.62/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.16

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