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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 81.32 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 81.32 and 55.26 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 81.32 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/81.32 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 81.32 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 4,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493.74/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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