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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 82.31 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 82.31 and 46.59 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 82.31 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/82.31 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 82.31 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 3,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834.59/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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