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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 82.49 and 56.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 82.49 and 56.57 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 82.49 = 56.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/82.49 = 56.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 82.49 × 56.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 4,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.76/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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