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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 90.06 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 90.06 and 46.54 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 90.06 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/90.06 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 90.06 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 4,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190.71/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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