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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 88.82 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 88.82 and 45.74 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 88.82 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/88.82 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 88.82 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 4,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062.63/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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