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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.56, 82.20 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.56, 82.20 and 33.69 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.56 : 82.20 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.56/82.20 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.56x = 82.20 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.56x = 2,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.32/59.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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