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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 88.69 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 88.69 and 33.47 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 88.69 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/88.69 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 88.69 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 2,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.59/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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