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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 90.32 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 90.32 and 47.08 is: 64.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 90.32 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/90.32 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 90.32 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 4,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252.14/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.93

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