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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 79.70 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 79.70 and 46.20 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 79.70 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/79.70 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 79.70 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.14/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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