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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.43, 90.27 and 37.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.43, 90.27 and 37.79 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.43 : 90.27 = 37.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.43/90.27 = 37.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.43x = 90.27 × 37.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.43x = 3,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411.80/65.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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