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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 82.11 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 82.11 and 46.58 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 82.11 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/82.11 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 82.11 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 3,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824.45/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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