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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.47, 89.30 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.47, 89.30 and 46.66 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.47 : 89.30 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.47/89.30 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.47x = 89.30 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.47x = 4,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.74/59.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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