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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.75, 134.55 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.75, 134.55 and 46.44 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.75 : 134.55 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.75/134.55 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.75x = 134.55 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.75x = 6,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248.50/89.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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