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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.52 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.52 and 33.57 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.52 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.52 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.52 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 2,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770.39/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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