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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 81.93 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 81.93 and 45.58 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 81.93 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/81.93 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 81.93 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734.37/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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