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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 89.16 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 89.16 and 50.40 is: 75.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 89.16 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/89.16 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 89.16 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 4,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493.66/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.65

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