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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.24 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.24 and 56.79 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.24 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.24 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.24 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 5,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067.66/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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