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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 90.05 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 90.05 and 45.59 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 90.05 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/90.05 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 90.05 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 4,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105.38/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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