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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.23, 88.75 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.23, 88.75 and 54.37 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.23 : 88.75 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.23/88.75 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.23x = 88.75 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.23x = 4,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.34/59.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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