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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.78 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.78 and 45.54 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.78 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.78 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.78 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 3,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724.26/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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