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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.92 and 50.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.92 and 50.33 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.92 = 50.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.92 = 50.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.92 × 50.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.10/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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