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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 81.80 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 81.80 and 53.11 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 81.80 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/81.80 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 81.80 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 4,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343.86/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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