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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.38, 90.26 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.38, 90.26 and 43.58 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.38 : 90.26 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.38/90.26 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.38x = 90.26 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.38x = 3,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.53/65.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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