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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.54, 89.51 and 46.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.54, 89.51 and 46.07 is: 69.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.54 : 89.51 = 46.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.54/89.51 = 46.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.54x = 89.51 × 46.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.54x = 4,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.38/59.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.26

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