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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 82.13 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 82.13 and 50.54 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 82.13 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/82.13 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 82.13 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 4,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.19/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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