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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.07, 88.64 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.07, 88.64 and 45.39 is: 68.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.07 : 88.64 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.07/88.64 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.07x = 88.64 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.07x = 4,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.14/59.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.11

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