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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 90.01 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 90.01 and 48.87 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 90.01 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/90.01 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 90.01 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 4,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398.85/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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