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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.62 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.62 and 54.78 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.62 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.62 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.62 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.24/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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