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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.55, 87.90 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.55, 87.90 and 46.54 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.55 : 87.90 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.55/87.90 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.55x = 87.90 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.55x = 4,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090.19/58.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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