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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 81.87 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 81.87 and 54.17 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 81.87 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/81.87 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 81.87 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434.49/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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