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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.43, 90.36 and 57.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.43, 90.36 and 57.21 is: 79.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.43 : 90.36 = 57.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.43/90.36 = 57.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.43x = 90.36 × 57.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.43x = 5,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.50/65.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.01

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