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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 90.52 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 90.52 and 48.16 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 90.52 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/90.52 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 90.52 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 4,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359.44/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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