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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.05, 88.44 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.05, 88.44 and 46.13 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.05 : 88.44 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.05/88.44 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.05x = 88.44 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.05x = 4,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079.74/59.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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