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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 82.58 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 82.58 and 45.29 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 82.58 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/82.58 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 82.58 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 3,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739.75/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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