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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.39, 90.18 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.39, 90.18 and 43.52 is: 60.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.39 : 90.18 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.39/90.18 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.39x = 90.18 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.39x = 3,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.18/65.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.02

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