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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 82.41 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 82.41 and 56.46 is: 77.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 82.41 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/82.41 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 82.41 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652.87/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.59

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