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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.78, 89.76 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.78, 89.76 and 46.97 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.78 : 89.76 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.78/89.76 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.78x = 89.76 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.78x = 4,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216.03/59.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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