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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 81.58 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 81.58 and 54.02 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 81.58 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/81.58 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 81.58 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 4,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.95/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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