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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 69.06 and 39.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 69.06 and 39.63 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 69.06 = 39.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/69.06 = 39.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 69.06 × 39.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736.85/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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