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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.11, 81.57 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.11, 81.57 and 54.78 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.11 : 81.57 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.11/81.57 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.11x = 81.57 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.11x = 4,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468.30/59.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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