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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 82.53 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 82.53 and 36.50 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 82.53 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/82.53 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 82.53 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 3,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.93/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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