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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.34, 133.77 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.34, 133.77 and 46.50 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.34 : 133.77 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.34/133.77 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.34x = 133.77 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.34x = 6,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219.74/89.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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