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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 82.69 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 82.69 and 35.03 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 82.69 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/82.69 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 82.69 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 2,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896.22/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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