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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 90.88 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 90.88 and 49.56 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 90.88 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/90.88 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 90.88 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 4,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.01/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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