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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 90.16 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 90.16 and 46.70 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 90.16 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/90.16 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 90.16 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 4,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209.90/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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