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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.14, 86.97 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.14, 86.97 and 46.62 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.14 : 86.97 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.14/86.97 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.14x = 86.97 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.14x = 4,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054.54/58.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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