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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.37, 90.26 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.37, 90.26 and 49.08 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.37 : 90.26 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.37/90.26 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.37x = 90.26 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.37x = 4,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429.51/65.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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