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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 81.55 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 81.55 and 33.22 is: 45.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 81.55 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/81.55 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 81.55 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 2,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708.99/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.84

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