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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.73 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.73 and 57.92 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.73 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.73 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.73 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791.43/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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