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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.21 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.21 and 32.99 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.21 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.21 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.21 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 2,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.22/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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