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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.29, 87.60 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.29, 87.60 and 46.88 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.29 : 87.60 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.29/87.60 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.29x = 87.60 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.29x = 4,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106.25/58.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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