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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 86.67 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 86.67 and 46.88 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 86.67 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/86.67 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 86.67 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 4,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063.31/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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