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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 81.70 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 81.70 and 55.99 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 81.70 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/81.70 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 81.70 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 4,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.38/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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