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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.56 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.56 and 49.28 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.56 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.56 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.56 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 4,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462.80/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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