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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.63, 134.45 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.63, 134.45 and 46.88 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.63 : 134.45 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.63/134.45 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.63x = 134.45 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.63x = 6,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302.46/89.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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