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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.67, 82.19 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.67, 82.19 and 45.83 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.67 : 82.19 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.67/82.19 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.67x = 82.19 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.67x = 3,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767.15/59.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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