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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 89.10 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 89.10 and 45.82 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 89.10 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/89.10 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 89.10 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 4,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.56/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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