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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.76 and 56.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.76 and 56.64 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.76 = 56.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.76 = 56.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.76 × 56.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 5,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.01/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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