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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.69, 89.23 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.69, 89.23 and 46.70 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.69 : 89.23 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.69/89.23 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.69x = 89.23 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.69x = 4,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.04/59.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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