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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 82.54 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 82.54 and 36.18 is: 49.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 82.54 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/82.54 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 82.54 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 2,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986.30/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.92

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