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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 88.78 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 88.78 and 57.27 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 88.78 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/88.78 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 88.78 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 5,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.73/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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