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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 81.98 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 81.98 and 33.53 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 81.98 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/81.98 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 81.98 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 2,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.79/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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