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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.11, 81.57 and 32.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.11, 81.57 and 32.88 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.11 : 81.57 = 32.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.11/81.57 = 32.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.11x = 81.57 × 32.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.11x = 2,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.02/59.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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