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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 98.36 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 98.36 and 46.27 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 98.36 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/98.36 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 98.36 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 4,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.99/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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