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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.94 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.94 and 55.14 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.94 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.94 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.94 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959.29/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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