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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 90.16 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 90.16 and 46.80 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 90.16 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/90.16 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 90.16 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 4,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218.80/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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