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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 90 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 90 and 46.83 is: 64.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 90 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/90 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 90 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.70/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.61

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