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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.45, 82.06 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.45, 82.06 and 36.16 is: 49.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.45 : 82.06 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.45/82.06 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.45x = 82.06 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.45x = 2,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.99/59.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.91

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