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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.19 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.19 and 59.50 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.19 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.19 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.19 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 4,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.31/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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