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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.90 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.90 and 45.60 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.90 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.90 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.90 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734.64/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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