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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 98.12 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 98.12 and 47.48 is: 71.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 98.12 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/98.12 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 98.12 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 4,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.74/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.23

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