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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 90.92 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 90.92 and 47.28 is: 65.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 90.92 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/90.92 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 90.92 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 4,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.46/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.14

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