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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.48 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.48 and 46.18 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.48 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.48 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.48 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086.01/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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