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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 90.72 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 90.72 and 47.34 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 90.72 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/90.72 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 90.72 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 4,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.68/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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