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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.72, 89.58 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.72, 89.58 and 45.56 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.72 : 89.58 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.72/89.58 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.72x = 89.58 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.72x = 4,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081.26/59.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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