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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59, 81.38 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59, 81.38 and 50.28 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 81.38 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/81.38 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 81.38 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 4,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091.79/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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