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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 86.68 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 86.68 and 46.97 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 86.68 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/86.68 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 86.68 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 4,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071.36/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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