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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 89.78 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 89.78 and 56.25 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 89.78 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/89.78 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 89.78 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 5,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.18/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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