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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 89.99 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 89.99 and 49.56 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 89.99 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/89.99 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 89.99 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 4,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459.50/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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