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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 82.26 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 82.26 and 45.74 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 82.26 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/82.26 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 82.26 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 3,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762.04/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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