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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.37, 90.17 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.37, 90.17 and 49.80 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.37 : 90.17 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.37/90.17 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.37x = 90.17 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.37x = 4,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490.47/65.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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