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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.24, 88.58 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.24, 88.58 and 50.34 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.24 : 88.58 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.24/88.58 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.24x = 88.58 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.24x = 4,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459.12/59.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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