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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.12, 81.58 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.12, 81.58 and 33.24 is: 45.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.12 : 81.58 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.12/81.58 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.12x = 81.58 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.12x = 2,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.72/59.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.87

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