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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.86 and 36.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.86 and 36.01 is: 49.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.86 = 36.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.86 = 36.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.86 × 36.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 2,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947.90/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.70

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