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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 82.40 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 82.40 and 45.27 is: 62.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 82.40 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/82.40 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 82.40 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 3,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730.02/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.32

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