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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.24 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.24 and 57.70 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.24 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.24 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.24 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.90/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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