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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 82.19 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 82.19 and 46.40 is: 64.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 82.19 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/82.19 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 82.19 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 3,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812.97/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.05

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