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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.56, 82.18 and 33.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.56, 82.18 and 33.33 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.56 : 82.18 = 33.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.56/82.18 = 33.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.56x = 82.18 × 33.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.56x = 2,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.95/59.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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