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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.18, 89.88 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.18, 89.88 and 47.69 is: 65.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.18 : 89.88 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.18/89.88 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.18x = 89.88 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.18x = 4,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.93/65.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.76

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