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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.27, 133.68 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.27, 133.68 and 45.86 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.27 : 133.68 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.27/133.68 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.27x = 133.68 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.27x = 6,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129.90/89.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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