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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 81.91 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 81.91 and 50.22 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 81.91 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/81.91 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 81.91 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 4,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.58/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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