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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 89.87 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 89.87 and 56.55 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 89.87 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/89.87 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 89.87 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 5,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.66/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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