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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.18, 88.38 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.18, 88.38 and 45.68 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.18 : 88.38 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.18/88.38 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.18x = 88.38 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.18x = 4,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036.76/59.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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