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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 86.60 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 86.60 and 46.30 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 86.60 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/86.60 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 86.60 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 4,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.58/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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