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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 90.72 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 90.72 and 46.28 is: 63.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 90.72 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/90.72 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 90.72 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.52/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.88

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