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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.88, 90.29 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.88, 90.29 and 50.97 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.88 : 90.29 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.88/90.29 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.88x = 90.29 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.88x = 4,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602.08/59.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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