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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82.59 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82.59 and 52.97 is: 73.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82.59 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82.59 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82.59 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.79/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.11

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