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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 82.45 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 82.45 and 53.04 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 82.45 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/82.45 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 82.45 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 4,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.02/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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