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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 90.06 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 90.06 and 54.22 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 90.06 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/90.06 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 90.06 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 4,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883.05/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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