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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 89.59 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 89.59 and 50.18 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 89.59 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/89.59 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 89.59 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 4,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.18/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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