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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.14, 88.71 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.14, 88.71 and 50.50 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.14 : 88.71 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.14/88.71 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.14x = 88.71 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.14x = 4,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479.86/59.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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