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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.16, 87.25 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.16, 87.25 and 46.85 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.16 : 87.25 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.16/87.25 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.16x = 87.25 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.16x = 4,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.66/58.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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