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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 82.16 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 82.16 and 45.07 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 82.16 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/82.16 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 82.16 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 3,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702.95/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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