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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.31, 85.94 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.31, 85.94 and 46.45 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.31 : 85.94 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.31/85.94 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.31x = 85.94 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.31x = 3,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991.91/57.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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