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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.39 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.39 and 42.19 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.39 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.39 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.39 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813.55/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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