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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 91.06 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 91.06 and 47.58 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 91.06 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/91.06 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 91.06 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 4,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332.57/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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