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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.69, 84.67 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.69, 84.67 and 46.43 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.69 : 84.67 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.69/84.67 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.69x = 84.67 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.69x = 3,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930.57/56.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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