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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.07 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.07 and 46.11 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.07 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.07 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.07 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 4,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.18/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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