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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.78 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.78 and 45.43 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.78 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.78 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.78 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 4,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078.25/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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