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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.83 and 57.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.83 and 57.36 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.83 = 57.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.83 = 57.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.83 × 57.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750.84/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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