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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.64 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.64 and 50.18 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.64 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.64 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.64 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 4,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146.88/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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