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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.02, 89.60 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.02, 89.60 and 49.44 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.02 : 89.60 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.02/89.60 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.02x = 89.60 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.02x = 4,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.82/65.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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