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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 82.66 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 82.66 and 54.38 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 82.66 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/82.66 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 82.66 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.05/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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