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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.30, 81.90 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.30, 81.90 and 46.34 is: 64.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.30 : 81.90 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.30/81.90 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.30x = 81.90 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.30x = 3,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795.25/59.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.00

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