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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.49 and 55.19 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.49 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.49 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.49 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 4,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938.95/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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