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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.53, 82.34 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.53, 82.34 and 56.50 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.53 : 82.34 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.53/82.34 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.53x = 82.34 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.53x = 4,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.52/59.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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