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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.59 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.59 and 56.79 is: 78.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.59 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.59 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.59 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 4,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690.29/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.31

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