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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 91.13 and 49.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 91.13 and 49.51 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 91.13 = 49.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/91.13 = 49.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 91.13 × 49.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 4,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511.71/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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