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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 82.31 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 82.31 and 54.74 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 82.31 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/82.31 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 82.31 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 4,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.96/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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