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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 82.79 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 82.79 and 54.88 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 82.79 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/82.79 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 82.79 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543.24/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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