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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 88.74 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 88.74 and 46.55 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 88.74 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/88.74 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 88.74 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 4,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130.40/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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