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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 87.04 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 87.04 and 46.60 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 87.04 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/87.04 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 87.04 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 4,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056.06/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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