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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 68.30 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 68.30 and 39.89 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 68.30 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/68.30 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 68.30 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 2,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724.56/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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