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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.75, 81.06 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.75, 81.06 and 46.45 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.75 : 81.06 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.75/81.06 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.75x = 81.06 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.75x = 3,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765.24/58.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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