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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 90.65 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 90.65 and 47.30 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 90.65 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/90.65 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 90.65 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 4,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287.75/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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