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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.20, 81.68 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.20, 81.68 and 33.32 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.20 : 81.68 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.20/81.68 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.20x = 81.68 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.20x = 2,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.41/59.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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