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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 82.44 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 82.44 and 36.44 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 82.44 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/82.44 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 82.44 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 3,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.41/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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