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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 90.06 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 90.06 and 37.64 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 90.06 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/90.06 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 90.06 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 3,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.41/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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