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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.21 and 48.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.21 and 48.26 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.21 = 48.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.21 = 48.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.21 × 48.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.53/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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