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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 80.92 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 80.92 and 46.39 is: 63.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 80.92 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/80.92 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 80.92 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 3,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753.88/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.96

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