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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.95 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.95 and 48.42 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.95 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.95 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.95 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403.80/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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