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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.24 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.24 and 46.24 is: 69.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.24 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.24 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.24 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 4,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126.00/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.07

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