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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.06 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.06 and 49.85 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.06 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.06 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.06 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489.04/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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