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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.18, 87.14 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.18, 87.14 and 46.70 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.18 : 87.14 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.18/87.14 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.18x = 87.14 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.18x = 4,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069.44/58.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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