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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.79, 82.48 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.79, 82.48 and 36.75 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.79 : 82.48 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.79/82.48 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.79x = 82.48 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.79x = 3,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.96/59.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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