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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 89.33 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 89.33 and 53.57 is: 79.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 89.33 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/89.33 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 89.33 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 4,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.69/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.81

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