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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 89.78 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 89.78 and 58.45 is: 87.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 89.78 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/89.78 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 89.78 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 5,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247.35/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.79

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