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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.75, 90.06 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.75, 90.06 and 54.63 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.75 : 90.06 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.75/90.06 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.75x = 90.06 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.75x = 4,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919.98/59.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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