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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.56 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.56 and 53.84 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.56 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.56 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.56 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.03/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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