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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 91.00 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 91.00 and 47.48 is: 65.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 91.00 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/91.00 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 91.00 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 4,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.11/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.55

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