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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 88.74 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 88.74 and 54.60 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 88.74 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/88.74 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 88.74 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845.20/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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