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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 82.57 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 82.57 and 50.64 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 82.57 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/82.57 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 82.57 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 4,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.34/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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