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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 90.06 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 90.06 and 55.26 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 90.06 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/90.06 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 90.06 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 4,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976.72/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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