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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 89.88 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 89.88 and 35.63 is: 49.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 89.88 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/89.88 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 89.88 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 3,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.98/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.16

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