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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 89.08 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 89.08 and 55.82 is: 83.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 89.08 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/89.08 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 89.08 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972.45/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.40

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