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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 89.72 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 89.72 and 54.12 is: 81.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 89.72 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/89.72 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 89.72 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 4,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855.38/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.58

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