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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 89.58 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 89.58 and 55.18 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 89.58 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/89.58 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 89.58 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 4,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943.02/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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