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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.16, 89.13 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.16, 89.13 and 45 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.16 : 89.13 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.16/89.13 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.16x = 89.13 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.16x = 4,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010.85/59.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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