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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.57, 90.47 and 37.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.57, 90.47 and 37.93 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.57 : 90.47 = 37.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.57/90.47 = 37.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.57x = 90.47 × 37.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.57x = 3,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.10/65.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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