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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.53 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.53 and 50.68 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.53 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.53 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.53 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 4,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131.94/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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