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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 82.04 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 82.04 and 53.55 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 82.04 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/82.04 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 82.04 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 4,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.97/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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