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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.04, 88.32 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.04, 88.32 and 45.54 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.04 : 88.32 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.04/88.32 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.04x = 88.32 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.04x = 4,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022.09/59.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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