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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.51 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.51 and 50.13 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.51 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.51 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.51 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086.10/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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