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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 88.71 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 88.71 and 57.22 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 88.71 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/88.71 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 88.71 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 5,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075.99/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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