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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.84 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.84 and 46.20 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.84 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.84 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.84 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 4,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196.81/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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