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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82.59 and 56.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82.59 and 56.51 is: 77.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82.59 = 56.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82.59 = 56.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82.59 × 56.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667.16/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.99

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