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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 82.68 and 36.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 82.68 and 36.61 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 82.68 = 36.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/82.68 = 36.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 82.68 × 36.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 3,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.71/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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