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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 83.40 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 83.40 and 59.40 is: 83.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 83.40 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/83.40 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 83.40 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953.96/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.40

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