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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.70 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.70 and 46.38 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.70 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.70 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.70 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 4,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160.29/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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