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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 82.79 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 82.79 and 36.68 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 82.79 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/82.79 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 82.79 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 3,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036.55/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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