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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 88.98 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 88.98 and 54.71 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 88.98 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/88.98 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 88.98 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 4,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868.10/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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