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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 81.36 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 81.36 and 54.21 is: 74.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 81.36 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/81.36 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 81.36 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 4,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.53/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.67

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