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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 88.92 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 88.92 and 54.93 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 88.92 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/88.92 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 88.92 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 4,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884.38/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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