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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 89.96 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 89.96 and 46.80 is: 64.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 89.96 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/89.96 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 89.96 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.13/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.53

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