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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.52, 82.18 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.52, 82.18 and 46.54 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.52 : 82.18 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.52/82.18 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.52x = 82.18 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.52x = 3,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824.66/59.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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