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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.05, 88.55 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.05, 88.55 and 55.29 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.05 : 88.55 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.05/88.55 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.05x = 88.55 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.05x = 4,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895.93/59.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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