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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 82.47 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 82.47 and 55.54 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 82.47 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/82.47 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 82.47 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 4,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580.38/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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