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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.56 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.56 and 53.65 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.56 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.56 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.56 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 4,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.34/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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