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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.96, 96.56 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.96, 96.56 and 46.65 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.96 : 96.56 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.96/96.56 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.96x = 96.56 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.96x = 4,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.52/69.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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