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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 82.12 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 82.12 and 36.52 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 82.12 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/82.12 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 82.12 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 2,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999.02/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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