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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.37, 88.96 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.37, 88.96 and 54.46 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.37 : 88.96 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.37/88.96 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.37x = 88.96 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.37x = 4,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.76/59.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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