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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.29 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.29 and 42.12 is: 58.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.29 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.29 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.29 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802.80/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.09

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