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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 82.01 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 82.01 and 55.35 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 82.01 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/82.01 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 82.01 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.39/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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