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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.65 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.65 and 45.39 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.65 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.65 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.65 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 3,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706.21/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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