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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 82.51 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 82.51 and 55.25 is: 76.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 82.51 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/82.51 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 82.51 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 4,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558.68/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.36

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