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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.90, 90.99 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.90, 90.99 and 46.50 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.90 : 90.99 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.90/90.99 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.90x = 90.99 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.90x = 4,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.04/65.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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