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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 90.98 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 90.98 and 47.56 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 90.98 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/90.98 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 90.98 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 4,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327.01/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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