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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.57, 84.65 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.57, 84.65 and 46.31 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.57 : 84.65 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.57/84.65 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.57x = 84.65 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.57x = 3,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919.49/56.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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