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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 88.88 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 88.88 and 53.47 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 88.88 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/88.88 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 88.88 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752.41/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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