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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.96 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.96 and 54.51 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.96 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.96 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.96 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.45/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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