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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 90.43 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 90.43 and 48.07 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 90.43 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/90.43 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 90.43 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 4,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.97/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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