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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.99, 87 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.99, 87 and 46.68 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.99 : 87 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.99/87 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.99x = 87 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.99x = 4,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061.16/57.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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