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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.52 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.52 and 45.32 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.52 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.52 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.52 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693.97/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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