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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58, 79.97 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58, 79.97 and 46.39 is: 63.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58 : 79.97 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58/79.97 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58x = 79.97 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58x = 3,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709.81/58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.96

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