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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.64 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.64 and 50.16 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.64 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.64 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.64 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.34/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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