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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.10, 88.98 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.10, 88.98 and 45.74 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.10 : 88.98 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.10/88.98 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.10x = 88.98 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.10x = 4,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069.95/59.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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