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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 85.38 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 85.38 and 46.14 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 85.38 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/85.38 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 85.38 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 3,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.43/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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