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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 88.80 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 88.80 and 53.88 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 88.80 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/88.80 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 88.80 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.54/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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