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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.72 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.72 and 46.32 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.72 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.72 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.72 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.27/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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