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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.50 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.50 and 53.96 is: 74.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.50 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.50 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.50 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 4,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451.70/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.44

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