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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 82.42 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 82.42 and 45.20 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 82.42 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/82.42 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 82.42 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 3,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725.38/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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