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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 82.43 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 82.43 and 46.74 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 82.43 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/82.43 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 82.43 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 3,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852.54/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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