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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 89.85 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 89.85 and 48.87 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 89.85 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/89.85 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 89.85 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 4,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.97/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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