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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 90.41 and 49.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 90.41 and 49.20 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 90.41 = 49.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/90.41 = 49.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 90.41 × 49.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 4,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.17/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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