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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 89.18 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 89.18 and 33.81 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 89.18 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/89.18 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 89.18 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 3,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015.18/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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