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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 90.11 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 90.11 and 47.83 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 90.11 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/90.11 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 90.11 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 4,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310.17/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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