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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.94 and 53.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.94 and 53.21 is: 73.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.94 = 53.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.94 = 53.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.94 × 53.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359.59/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.45

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