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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.73, 82.47 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.73, 82.47 and 45.24 is: 62.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.73 : 82.47 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.73/82.47 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.73x = 82.47 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.73x = 3,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730.72/59.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.46

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