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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90.05 and 40.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90.05 and 40.36 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90.05 = 40.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90.05 = 40.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90.05 × 40.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 3,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634.48/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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