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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.08, 81.05 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.08, 81.05 and 50.88 is: 69.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.08 : 81.05 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.08/81.05 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.08x = 81.05 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.08x = 4,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.70/59.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.80

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