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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 82.54 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 82.54 and 55.66 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 82.54 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/82.54 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 82.54 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 4,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.58/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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