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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.23 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.23 and 54.97 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.23 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.23 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.23 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 4,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520.08/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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