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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 89.62 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 89.62 and 57.74 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 89.62 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/89.62 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 89.62 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 5,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174.66/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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