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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.31, 81.78 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.31, 81.78 and 45.49 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.31 : 81.78 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.31/81.78 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.31x = 81.78 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.31x = 3,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720.17/59.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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