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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 88.91 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 88.91 and 53.82 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 88.91 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/88.91 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 88.91 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 4,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785.14/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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