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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 85.57 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 85.57 and 46.23 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 85.57 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/85.57 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 85.57 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 3,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.90/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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