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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 89.91 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 89.91 and 52.83 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 89.91 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/89.91 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 89.91 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 4,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749.95/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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