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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 90.18 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 90.18 and 49.67 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 90.18 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/90.18 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 90.18 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 4,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478.79/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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