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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 90.26 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 90.26 and 47 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 90.26 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/90.26 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 90.26 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 4,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242.22/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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