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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 89.08 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 89.08 and 52.56 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 89.08 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/89.08 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 89.08 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 4,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682.04/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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