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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.27, 87.20 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.27, 87.20 and 46.83 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.27 : 87.20 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.27/87.20 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.27x = 87.20 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.27x = 4,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.49/58.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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