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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 83.19 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 83.19 and 57.54 is: 79.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 83.19 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/83.19 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 83.19 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786.79/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.81

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