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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 36.24 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.18 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.18 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.18 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268.12/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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