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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 90.90 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 90.90 and 49.43 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 90.90 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/90.90 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 90.90 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 4,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492.73/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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