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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 87.75 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 87.75 and 46.44 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 87.75 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/87.75 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 87.75 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 4,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075.11/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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