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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 90.79 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 90.79 and 48.36 is: 66.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 90.79 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/90.79 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 90.79 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 4,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.60/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.65

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