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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 89.10 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 89.10 and 53.26 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 89.10 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/89.10 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 89.10 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 4,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.24/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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