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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.50, 89.12 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.50, 89.12 and 45.96 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.50 : 89.12 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.50/89.12 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.50x = 89.12 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.50x = 4,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.96/59.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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