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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.85, 89.66 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.85, 89.66 and 46.11 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.85 : 89.66 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.85/89.66 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.85x = 89.66 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.85x = 4,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134.22/59.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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