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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.70, 87.99 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.70, 87.99 and 33 is: 49.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.70 : 87.99 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.70/87.99 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.70x = 87.99 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.70x = 2,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.67/58.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.47

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