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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.99, 78.32 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.99, 78.32 and 46.61 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.99 : 78.32 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.99/78.32 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.99x = 78.32 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.99x = 3,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650.50/56.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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