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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.81 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.81 and 50.55 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.81 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.81 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.81 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135.50/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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