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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 81.80 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 81.80 and 55.65 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 81.80 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/81.80 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 81.80 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 4,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.89/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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