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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.91, 134.79 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.91, 134.79 and 46.53 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.91 : 134.79 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.91/134.79 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.91x = 134.79 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.91x = 6,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,271.78/89.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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