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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.97, 78.48 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.97, 78.48 and 46.13 is: 63.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.97 : 78.48 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.97/78.48 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.97x = 78.48 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.97x = 3,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619.89/56.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.54

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