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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 89.08 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 89.08 and 33.71 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 89.08 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/89.08 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 89.08 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 3,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002.44/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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