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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 90.48 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 90.48 and 43.70 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 90.48 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/90.48 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 90.48 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 3,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.98/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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