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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.33 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.33 and 43.71 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.33 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.33 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.33 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 3,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948.32/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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