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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.53 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.53 and 57.53 is: 79.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.53 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.53 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.53 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747.95/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.19

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