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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.28, 90.04 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.28, 90.04 and 48.90 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.28 : 90.04 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.28/90.04 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.28x = 90.04 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.28x = 4,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.96/65.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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