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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 81.28 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 81.28 and 46.58 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 81.28 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/81.28 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 81.28 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 3,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786.02/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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