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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 81.48 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 81.48 and 33.17 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 81.48 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/81.48 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 81.48 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 2,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.76/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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