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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 88.16 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 88.16 and 54.27 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 88.16 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/88.16 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 88.16 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 4,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.17/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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