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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 82.68 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 82.68 and 55.01 is: 75.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 82.68 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/82.68 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 82.68 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.81/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.84

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