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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 89.01 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 89.01 and 55.62 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 89.01 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/89.01 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 89.01 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950.74/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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