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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.60, 82.16 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.60, 82.16 and 45 is: 62.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.60 : 82.16 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.60/82.16 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.60x = 82.16 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.60x = 3,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697.20/59.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.03

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