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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 89.04 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 89.04 and 53.79 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 89.04 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/89.04 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 89.04 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789.46/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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