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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.57, 89.37 and 56.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.57, 89.37 and 56.87 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.57 : 89.37 = 56.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.57/89.37 = 56.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.57x = 89.37 × 56.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.57x = 5,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.47/59.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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