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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 82.53 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 82.53 and 55.41 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 82.53 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/82.53 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 82.53 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 4,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572.89/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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