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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.21 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.21 and 43.53 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.21 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.21 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.21 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926.67/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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