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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 82.24 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 82.24 and 45.08 is: 62.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 82.24 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/82.24 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 82.24 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 3,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707.38/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.14

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