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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 89.14 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 89.14 and 46.57 is: 69.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 89.14 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/89.14 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 89.14 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 4,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151.25/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.80

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