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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 90.36 and 36.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 90.36 and 36.37 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 90.36 = 36.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/90.36 = 36.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 90.36 × 36.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 3,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286.39/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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