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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 89.91 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 89.91 and 55.96 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 89.91 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/89.91 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 89.91 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 5,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031.14/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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