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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.52 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.52 and 52.96 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.52 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.52 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.52 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 4,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.98/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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