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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.43 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.43 and 57.27 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.43 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.43 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.43 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 5,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121.66/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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