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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 82.26 and 57.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 82.26 and 57.39 is: 79.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 82.26 = 57.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/82.26 = 57.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 82.26 × 57.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720.90/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.19

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