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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.59, 82.05 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.59, 82.05 and 50.35 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.59 : 82.05 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.59/82.05 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.59x = 82.05 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.59x = 4,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131.22/59.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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