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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 90.93 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 90.93 and 48.48 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 90.93 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/90.93 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 90.93 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 4,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408.29/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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