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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.17 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.17 and 35.83 is: 49.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.17 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.17 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.17 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230.99/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.45

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