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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.57, 90.45 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.57, 90.45 and 42.23 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.57 : 90.45 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.57/90.45 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.57x = 90.45 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.57x = 3,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819.70/65.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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