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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.41 and 49.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.41 and 49.16 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.41 = 49.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.41 = 49.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.41 × 49.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 4,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.56/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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