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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.40, 133.86 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.40, 133.86 and 46.56 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.40 : 133.86 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.40/133.86 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.40x = 133.86 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.40x = 6,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232.52/89.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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