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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.89, 89.25 and 57.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.89, 89.25 and 57.31 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.89 : 89.25 = 57.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.89/89.25 = 57.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.89x = 89.25 × 57.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.89x = 5,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114.80/59.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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