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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.62 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.62 and 53.40 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.62 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.62 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.62 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732.31/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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