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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.62, 134.40 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.62, 134.40 and 46.27 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.62 : 134.40 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.62/134.40 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.62x = 134.40 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.62x = 6,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218.69/89.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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