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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 82.44 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 82.44 and 45.17 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 82.44 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/82.44 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 82.44 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 3,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723.81/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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