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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.87 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.87 and 43.34 is: 59.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.87 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.87 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.87 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 3,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894.30/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.77

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