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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 90.38 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 90.38 and 49.96 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 90.38 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/90.38 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 90.38 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 4,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.38/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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