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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.83 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.83 and 50.59 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.83 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.83 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.83 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139.70/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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