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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.08, 89.92 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.08, 89.92 and 49.58 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.08 : 89.92 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.08/89.92 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.08x = 89.92 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.08x = 4,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458.23/65.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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