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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 82.23 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 82.23 and 57.03 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 82.23 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/82.23 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 82.23 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.58/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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