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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 90.13 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 90.13 and 46.94 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 90.13 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/90.13 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 90.13 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.02/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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