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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 89.78 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 89.78 and 56.73 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 89.78 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/89.78 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 89.78 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 5,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093.36/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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