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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 90.33 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 90.33 and 49.89 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 90.33 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/90.33 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 90.33 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 4,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506.56/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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