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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.94 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.94 and 45.03 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.94 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.94 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.94 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 4,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.97/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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