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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 82.16 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 82.16 and 55.56 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 82.16 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/82.16 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 82.16 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564.53/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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