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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.76 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.76 and 57.58 is: 86.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.76 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.76 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.76 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 5,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.38/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.46

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