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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 81.83 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 81.83 and 50.18 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 81.83 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/81.83 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 81.83 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 4,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105.95/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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