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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.18 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.18 and 55.72 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.18 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.18 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.18 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 4,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913.39/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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