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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82.20 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82.20 and 54.24 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82.20 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82.20 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82.20 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458.53/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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