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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.26, 88.65 and 50.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.26, 88.65 and 50.71 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.26 : 88.65 = 50.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.26/88.65 = 50.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.26x = 88.65 × 50.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.26x = 4,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.44/59.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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