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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 79.22 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 79.22 and 46.52 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 79.22 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/79.22 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 79.22 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 3,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.08/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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