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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.78 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.78 and 57.05 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.78 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.78 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.78 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 5,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.06/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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