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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 90.09 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 90.09 and 49.87 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 90.09 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/90.09 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 90.09 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492.79/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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