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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.38 and 43.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.38 and 43.38 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.38 = 43.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.38 = 43.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.38 × 43.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 3,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920.79/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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