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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 37.33 is: 51.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.18 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.18 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.18 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366.42/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.52

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