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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 90.83 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 90.83 and 47.35 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 90.83 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/90.83 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 90.83 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 4,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300.80/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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