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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.06, 85.64 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.06, 85.64 and 46.94 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.06 : 85.64 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.06/85.64 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.06x = 85.64 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.06x = 4,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.94/57.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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