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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 90.93 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 90.93 and 47.52 is: 65.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 90.93 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/90.93 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 90.93 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 4,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.76/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.59

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