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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.41, 89.08 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.41, 89.08 and 33.72 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.41 : 89.08 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.41/89.08 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.41x = 89.08 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.41x = 3,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003.78/59.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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