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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 88.85 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 88.85 and 57.41 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 88.85 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/88.85 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 88.85 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 5,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.15/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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