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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.52, 86.10 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.52, 86.10 and 46.84 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.52 : 86.10 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.52/86.10 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.52x = 86.10 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.52x = 4,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.92/57.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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