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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 82.56 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 82.56 and 54.56 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 82.56 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/82.56 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 82.56 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 4,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.47/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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