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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 82.53 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 82.53 and 55.68 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 82.53 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/82.53 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 82.53 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 4,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595.27/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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