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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.68, 82.40 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.68, 82.40 and 46.72 is: 64.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.68 : 82.40 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.68/82.40 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.68x = 82.40 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.68x = 3,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.73/59.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.51

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