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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.94, 85.77 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.94, 85.77 and 46.86 is: 70.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.94 : 85.77 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.94/85.77 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.94x = 85.77 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.94x = 4,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.18/56.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.59

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