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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.39, 81.96 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.39, 81.96 and 33.16 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.39 : 81.96 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.39/81.96 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.39x = 81.96 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.39x = 2,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717.79/59.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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