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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 89.02 and 55.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 89.02 and 55.21 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 89.02 = 55.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/89.02 = 55.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 89.02 × 55.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 4,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.79/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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