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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.15 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.15 and 50.82 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.15 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.15 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.15 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 4,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.61/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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