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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.86, 82.60 and 46.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.86, 82.60 and 46.79 is: 64.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.86 : 82.60 = 46.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.86/82.60 = 46.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.86x = 82.60 × 46.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.86x = 3,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864.85/59.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.56

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