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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 89.91 and 43.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 89.91 and 43.33 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 89.91 = 43.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/89.91 = 43.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 89.91 × 43.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 3,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895.80/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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