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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.88 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.88 and 46.48 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.88 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.88 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.88 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 6,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222.74/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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