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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 90 and 53.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 90 and 53.07 is: 79.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 90 = 53.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/90 = 53.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 90 × 53.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 4,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776.30/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.74

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