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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.66 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.66 and 46.62 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.66 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.66 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.66 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.65/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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