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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.82 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.82 and 55.63 is: 76.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.82 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.82 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.82 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 4,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607.28/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.85

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