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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 89.94 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 89.94 and 49.48 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 89.94 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/89.94 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 89.94 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 4,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450.19/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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