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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.38, 88.86 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.38, 88.86 and 33.64 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.38 : 88.86 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.38/88.86 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.38x = 88.86 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.38x = 2,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989.25/59.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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