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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.13, 81.63 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.13, 81.63 and 46.83 is: 64.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.13 : 81.63 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.13/81.63 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.13x = 81.63 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.13x = 3,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822.73/59.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.65

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