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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.42 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.42 and 43.44 is: 59.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.42 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.42 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.42 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 3,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927.84/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.89

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