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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.77, 82.50 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.77, 82.50 and 45.93 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.77 : 82.50 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.77/82.50 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.77x = 82.50 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.77x = 3,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789.23/59.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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