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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 90.27 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 90.27 and 49.11 is: 67.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 90.27 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/90.27 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 90.27 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 4,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.16/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.69

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