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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 90.01 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 90.01 and 45.47 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 90.01 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/90.01 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 90.01 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092.75/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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