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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 90.11 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 90.11 and 43.47 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 90.11 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/90.11 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 90.11 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 3,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917.19/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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