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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.30, 78.89 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.30, 78.89 and 46.37 is: 63.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.30 : 78.89 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.30/78.89 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.30x = 78.89 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.30x = 3,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657.50/57.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.83

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