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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.38, 79.14 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.38, 79.14 and 46.31 is: 63.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.38 : 79.14 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.38/79.14 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.38x = 79.14 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.38x = 3,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665.33/57.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.88

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