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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.57, 108.90 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.57, 108.90 and 59.70 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.57 : 108.90 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.57/108.90 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.57x = 108.90 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.57x = 6,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501.33/72.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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