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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 98.16 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 98.16 and 46.20 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 98.16 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/98.16 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 98.16 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 4,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534.99/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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