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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 90.70 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 90.70 and 48.34 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 90.70 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/90.70 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 90.70 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 4,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384.44/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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