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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 90.08 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 90.08 and 48.98 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 90.08 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/90.08 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 90.08 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 4,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.12/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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