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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.43, 90.33 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.43, 90.33 and 46.08 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.43 : 90.33 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.43/90.33 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.43x = 90.33 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.43x = 4,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.41/65.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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