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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.52 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.52 and 40.68 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.52 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.52 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.52 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 3,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.35/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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