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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 89.13 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 89.13 and 46.65 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 89.13 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/89.13 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 89.13 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 4,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157.91/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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