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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 89.44 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 89.44 and 54.45 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 89.44 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/89.44 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 89.44 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 4,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.01/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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