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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.65, 82.20 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.65, 82.20 and 50.88 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.65 : 82.20 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.65/82.20 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.65x = 82.20 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.65x = 4,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182.34/59.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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