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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 81.50 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 81.50 and 33.19 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 81.50 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/81.50 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 81.50 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 2,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.99/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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