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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 88.92 and 50.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 88.92 and 50.42 is: 75.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 88.92 = 50.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/88.92 = 50.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 88.92 × 50.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 4,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483.57/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.31

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