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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 90.12 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 90.12 and 49.02 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 90.12 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/90.12 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 90.12 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 4,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417.68/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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