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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.36, 81.68 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.36, 81.68 and 46.40 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.36 : 81.68 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.36/81.68 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.36x = 81.68 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.36x = 3,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789.95/59.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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