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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 90.05 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 90.05 and 46.76 is: 64.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 90.05 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/90.05 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 90.05 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 4,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.05/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.52

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