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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 89.93 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 89.93 and 35.66 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 89.93 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/89.93 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 89.93 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 3,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207.36/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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