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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 88.82 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 88.82 and 55.61 is: 83.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 88.82 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/88.82 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 88.82 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 4,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939.51/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.04

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