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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.56, 89.10 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.56, 89.10 and 46.76 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.56 : 89.10 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.56/89.10 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.56x = 89.10 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.56x = 4,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.32/59.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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