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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 88.87 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 88.87 and 50.01 is: 74.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 88.87 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/88.87 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 88.87 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 4,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.26/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.59

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