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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 89.62 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 89.62 and 45.56 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 89.62 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/89.62 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 89.62 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 4,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.09/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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