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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 82.76 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 82.76 and 33.74 is: 46.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 82.76 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/82.76 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 82.76 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 2,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792.15/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.56

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