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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.33, 87.50 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.33, 87.50 and 46.31 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.33 : 87.50 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.33/87.50 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.33x = 87.50 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.33x = 4,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.11/58.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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