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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 82.57 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 82.57 and 33.96 is: 46.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 82.57 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/82.57 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 82.57 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 2,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.08/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.87

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