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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.68 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.68 and 52.86 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.68 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.68 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.68 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 4,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.48/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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