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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 85.25 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 85.25 and 46.98 is: 70.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 85.25 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/85.25 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 85.25 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 4,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005.16/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.14

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