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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.75, 82.31 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.75, 82.31 and 55.63 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.75 : 82.31 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.75/82.31 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.75x = 82.31 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.75x = 4,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578.42/59.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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