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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 82.13 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 82.13 and 36.21 is: 49.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 82.13 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/82.13 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 82.13 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 2,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973.75/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.95

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