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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.66, 89.42 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.66, 89.42 and 46.10 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.66 : 89.42 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.66/89.42 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.66x = 89.42 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.66x = 4,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121.81/59.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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