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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.02, 88.56 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.02, 88.56 and 45.61 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.02 : 88.56 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.02/88.56 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.02x = 88.56 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.02x = 4,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038.55/59.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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