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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 81.83 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 81.83 and 36 is: 49.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 81.83 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/81.83 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 81.83 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 2,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.97/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.69

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