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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 89.38 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 89.38 and 50.18 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 89.38 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/89.38 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 89.38 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 4,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484.85/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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