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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 97.89 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 97.89 and 46.02 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 97.89 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/97.89 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 97.89 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.90/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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