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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 90.03 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 90.03 and 55.39 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 90.03 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/90.03 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 90.03 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 4,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986.76/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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