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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.98, 88.32 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.98, 88.32 and 46.05 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.98 : 88.32 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.98/88.32 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.98x = 88.32 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.98x = 4,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067.14/58.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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