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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.39, 90.19 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.39, 90.19 and 43.55 is: 60.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.39 : 90.19 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.39/90.19 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.39x = 90.19 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.39x = 3,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927.72/65.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.07

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