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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 90 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 90 and 43.37 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 90 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/90 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 90 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 3,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902.85/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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