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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.81 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.81 and 55.49 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.81 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.81 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.81 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 4,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.64/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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