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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 81.63 and 55.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 81.63 and 55.21 is: 75.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 81.63 = 55.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/81.63 = 55.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 81.63 × 55.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 4,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506.79/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.82

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