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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.50 and 57.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.50 and 57.45 is: 79.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.50 = 57.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.50 = 57.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.50 × 57.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739.34/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.10

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