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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.25, 88.93 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.25, 88.93 and 33.60 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.25 : 88.93 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.25/88.93 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.25x = 88.93 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.25x = 2,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.05/59.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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