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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 82.13 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 82.13 and 33.65 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 82.13 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/82.13 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 82.13 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 2,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763.26/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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