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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.70, 89.40 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.70, 89.40 and 46.13 is: 69.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 89.40 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/89.40 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 89.40 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 4,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.58/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.07

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