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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 88.74 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 88.74 and 33.45 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 88.74 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/88.74 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 88.74 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 2,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.35/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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