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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 88.84 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 88.84 and 53.39 is: 79.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 88.84 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/88.84 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 88.84 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 4,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743.17/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.70

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