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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.70 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.70 and 55.04 is: 75.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.70 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.70 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.70 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 4,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.81/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.96

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