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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 82.01 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 82.01 and 57.71 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 82.01 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/82.01 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 82.01 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 4,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733.15/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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