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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.54 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.54 and 50.72 is: 69.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.54 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.54 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.54 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 4,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186.43/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.83

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