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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.89 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.89 and 55.34 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.89 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.89 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.89 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 4,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.38/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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