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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 82.82 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 82.82 and 45.44 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 82.82 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/82.82 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 82.82 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 3,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763.34/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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