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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 89.46 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 89.46 and 33.98 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 89.46 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/89.46 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 89.46 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039.85/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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