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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 89.12 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 89.12 and 56.02 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 89.12 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/89.12 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 89.12 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 4,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992.50/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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