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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 88.72 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 88.72 and 45.68 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 88.72 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/88.72 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 88.72 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 4,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.73/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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