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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.68 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.68 and 46.44 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.68 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.68 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.68 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 4,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.42/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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