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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.82, 82.46 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.82, 82.46 and 45.99 is: 63.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.82 : 82.46 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.82/82.46 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.82x = 82.46 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.82x = 3,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792.11/59.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.39

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