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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.70 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.70 and 55.78 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.70 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.70 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.70 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.19/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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