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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.68 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.68 and 46.18 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.68 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.68 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.68 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 3,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632.82/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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