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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.56, 82.11 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.56, 82.11 and 45.70 is: 63.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.56 : 82.11 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.56/82.11 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.56x = 82.11 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.56x = 3,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752.43/59.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.00

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