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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.45, 90.32 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.45, 90.32 and 37.82 is: 52.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.45 : 90.32 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.45/90.32 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.45x = 90.32 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.45x = 3,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.43/65.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.19

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