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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.17, 87.30 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.17, 87.30 and 46.20 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.17 : 87.30 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.17/87.30 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.17x = 87.30 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.17x = 4,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.26/58.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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