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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.85, 90.87 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.85, 90.87 and 47.46 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.85 : 90.87 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.85/90.87 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.85x = 90.87 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.85x = 4,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312.69/65.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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