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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.54 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.54 and 48.08 is: 66.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.54 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.54 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.54 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 4,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.71/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.37

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