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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 82.39 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 82.39 and 36.41 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 82.39 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/82.39 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 82.39 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 2,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999.82/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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