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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.37 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.37 and 43.74 is: 60.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.37 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.37 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.37 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952.59/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.38

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