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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.82 and 57.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.82 and 57.81 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.82 = 57.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.82 = 57.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.82 × 57.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787.82/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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