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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 90.71 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 90.71 and 48.23 is: 66.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 90.71 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/90.71 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 90.71 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.25/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.56

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