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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 89.08 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 89.08 and 45.11 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 89.08 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/89.08 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 89.08 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018.51/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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