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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.70 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.70 and 36.60 is: 50.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.70 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.70 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.70 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.82/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.51

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