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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 90.97 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 90.97 and 48.41 is: 66.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 90.97 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/90.97 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 90.97 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 4,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403.62/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.79

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