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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.61, 82.36 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.61, 82.36 and 50.96 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.61 : 82.36 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.61/82.36 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.61x = 82.36 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.61x = 4,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196.81/59.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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