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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.46 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.46 and 46.41 is: 69.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.46 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.46 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.46 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 4,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569.16/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.56

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