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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.28 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.28 and 33.75 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.28 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.28 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.28 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 2,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.03/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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