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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.07 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.07 and 53.62 is: 73.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.07 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.07 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.07 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 4,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.59/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.59

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