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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.14 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.14 and 33.77 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.14 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.14 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.14 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009.73/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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