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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.64 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.64 and 53.70 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.64 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.64 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.64 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 4,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813.67/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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