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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.57, 78.03 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.57, 78.03 and 46.17 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.57 : 78.03 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.57/78.03 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.57x = 78.03 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.57x = 3,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602.65/56.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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