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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 89.03 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 89.03 and 55.67 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 89.03 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/89.03 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 89.03 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 4,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.58/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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