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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.22, 89.94 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.22, 89.94 and 46.77 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.22 : 89.94 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.22/89.94 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.22x = 89.94 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.22x = 4,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206.49/65.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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