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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.11 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.11 and 57.18 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.11 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.11 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.11 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 5,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095.50/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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