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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 89.24 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 89.24 and 32.50 is: 48.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 89.24 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/89.24 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 89.24 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 2,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900.30/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.74

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