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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 90.92 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 90.92 and 49.60 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 90.92 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/90.92 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 90.92 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 4,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.63/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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