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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 81.14 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 81.14 and 46.56 is: 64.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 81.14 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/81.14 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 81.14 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 3,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778.30/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.18

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