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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.80 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.80 and 54.60 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.80 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.80 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.80 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 4,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848.48/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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