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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.80, 82.63 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.80, 82.63 and 45.96 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.80 : 82.63 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.80/82.63 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.80x = 82.63 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.80x = 3,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797.26/59.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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