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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.15, 89.91 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.15, 89.91 and 46.73 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.15 : 89.91 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.15/89.91 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.15x = 89.91 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.15x = 4,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201.21/65.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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