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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.55 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.55 and 46.20 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.55 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.55 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.55 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 4,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137.21/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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