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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 89.34 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 89.34 and 45.18 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 89.34 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/89.34 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 89.34 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036.38/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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