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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 82.30 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 82.30 and 53.38 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 82.30 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/82.30 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 82.30 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 4,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393.70/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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