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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 90.40 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 90.40 and 57.18 is: 86.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 90.40 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/90.40 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 90.40 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 5,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.07/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.27

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