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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 81.92 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 81.92 and 53.78 is: 74.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 81.92 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/81.92 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 81.92 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 4,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405.66/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.23

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