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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 82.33 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 82.33 and 36.03 is: 49.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 82.33 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/82.33 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 82.33 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 2,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.35/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.71

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