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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 82.69 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 82.69 and 54.99 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 82.69 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/82.69 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 82.69 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 4,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546.99/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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