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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 82.48 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 82.48 and 53.27 is: 73.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 82.48 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/82.48 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 82.48 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 4,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393.71/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.46

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