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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 90.90 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 90.90 and 49.50 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 90.90 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/90.90 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 90.90 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 4,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.55/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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