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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.91, 89.97 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.91, 89.97 and 53.55 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 89.97 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/89.97 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 89.97 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 4,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817.89/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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