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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.99 and 50.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.99 and 50.98 is: 76.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.99 = 50.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.99 = 50.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.99 × 50.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.92/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.54

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