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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 89.74 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 89.74 and 53.76 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 89.74 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/89.74 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 89.74 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 4,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824.83/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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