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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 133.92 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 133.92 and 46.50 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 133.92 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/133.92 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 133.92 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 6,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227.28/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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