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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.71, 89.25 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.71, 89.25 and 46.04 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.71 : 89.25 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.71/89.25 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.71x = 89.25 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.71x = 4,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109.07/59.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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