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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.62, 82.28 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.62, 82.28 and 36.32 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.62 : 82.28 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.62/82.28 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.62x = 82.28 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.62x = 2,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.41/59.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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