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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 86.33 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 86.33 and 46.74 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 86.33 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/86.33 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 86.33 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 4,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034.83/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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