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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 89.19 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 89.19 and 45.02 is: 67.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 89.19 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/89.19 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 89.19 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 4,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.89/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.44

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