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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.16 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.16 and 54.44 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.16 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.16 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.16 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 4,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853.87/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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