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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 88.88 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 88.88 and 33.60 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 88.88 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/88.88 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 88.88 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 2,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986.37/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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