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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 81.28 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 81.28 and 54.50 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 81.28 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/81.28 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 81.28 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 4,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.49/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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