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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 89.66 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 89.66 and 56.67 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 89.66 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/89.66 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 89.66 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 5,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081.03/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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