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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.62, 80.89 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.62, 80.89 and 46.37 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.62 : 80.89 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.62/80.89 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.62x = 80.89 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.62x = 3,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750.87/58.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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