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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.43, 81.84 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.43, 81.84 and 46.31 is: 63.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.43 : 81.84 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.43/81.84 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.43x = 81.84 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.43x = 3,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789.77/59.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.76

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