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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 91.07 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 91.07 and 46.61 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 91.07 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/91.07 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 91.07 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.54/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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