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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.92 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.92 and 56.86 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.92 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.92 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.92 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 5,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112.85/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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