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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 90.96 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 90.96 and 49.60 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 90.96 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/90.96 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 90.96 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 4,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511.62/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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