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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.23 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.23 and 36.27 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.23 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.23 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.23 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 2,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.48/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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