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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 91.04 and 48.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 91.04 and 48.54 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 91.04 = 48.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/91.04 = 48.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 91.04 × 48.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419.08/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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