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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 90.28 and 37.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 90.28 and 37.79 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 90.28 = 37.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/90.28 = 37.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 90.28 × 37.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 3,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412.12/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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