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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.34 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.34 and 54.36 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.34 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.34 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.34 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856.52/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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