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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 90.04 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 90.04 and 47.84 is: 65.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 90.04 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/90.04 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 90.04 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307.51/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.94

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