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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 89.64 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 89.64 and 53.01 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 89.64 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/89.64 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 89.64 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 4,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.82/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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