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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.71 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.71 and 54.33 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.71 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.71 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.71 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439.30/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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