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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.51 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.51 and 45.93 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.51 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.51 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.51 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789.88/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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