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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.79, 82.53 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.79, 82.53 and 46.64 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.79 : 82.53 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.79/82.53 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.79x = 82.53 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.79x = 3,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.20/59.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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