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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.55, 82.20 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.55, 82.20 and 36.24 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.55 : 82.20 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.55/82.20 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.55x = 82.20 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.55x = 2,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978.75/59.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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