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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.43, 90.38 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.43, 90.38 and 46.11 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.43 : 90.38 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.43/90.38 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.43x = 90.38 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.43x = 4,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.19/65.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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