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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 82.73 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 82.73 and 52.52 is: 72.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 82.73 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/82.73 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 82.73 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.98/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.53

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