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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.96, 88.12 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.96, 88.12 and 46.95 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.96 : 88.12 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.96/88.12 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.96x = 88.12 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.96x = 4,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137.23/58.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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