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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 90.19 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 90.19 and 46.82 is: 64.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 90.19 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/90.19 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 90.19 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 4,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222.04/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.69

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