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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 81.69 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 81.69 and 33.32 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 81.69 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/81.69 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 81.69 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 2,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.34/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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