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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.10, 89.74 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.10, 89.74 and 46.62 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.10 : 89.74 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.10/89.74 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.10x = 89.74 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.10x = 4,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183.68/65.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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