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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.57, 82.26 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.57, 82.26 and 56.16 is: 77.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.57 : 82.26 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.57/82.26 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.57x = 82.26 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.57x = 4,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619.72/59.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.56

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