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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 82.74 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 82.74 and 57.08 is: 78.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 82.74 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/82.74 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 82.74 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 4,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722.80/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.87

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