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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.82 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.82 and 46.46 is: 69.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.82 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.82 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.82 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.04/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.60

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