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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 82.24 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 82.24 and 50.51 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 82.24 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/82.24 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 82.24 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 4,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.02/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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