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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 88.96 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 88.96 and 45.92 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 88.96 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/88.96 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 88.96 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 4,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084.71/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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