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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 87.93 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 87.93 and 46.77 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 87.93 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/87.93 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 87.93 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 4,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.49/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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