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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.90 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.90 and 33.48 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.90 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.90 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.90 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 2,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.01/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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