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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 89.35 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 89.35 and 45.99 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 89.35 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/89.35 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 89.35 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 4,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109.09/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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