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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 89.82 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 89.82 and 48.76 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 89.82 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/89.82 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 89.82 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 4,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.62/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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