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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.71, 86.63 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.71, 86.63 and 46.43 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.71 : 86.63 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.71/86.63 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.71x = 86.63 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.71x = 4,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022.23/57.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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