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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 82.50 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 82.50 and 50.06 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 82.50 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/82.50 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 82.50 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 4,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129.95/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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