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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.34 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.34 and 36.35 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.34 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.34 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.34 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284.37/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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