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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.38 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.38 and 40.91 is: 56.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.38 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.38 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.38 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697.45/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.48

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