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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 89.21 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 89.21 and 52.64 is: 78.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 89.21 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/89.21 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 89.21 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 4,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.70/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.49

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