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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.83 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.83 and 48.75 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.83 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.83 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.83 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 4,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.21/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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