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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 88.72 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 88.72 and 54.32 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 88.72 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/88.72 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 88.72 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819.27/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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