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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.59, 90.45 and 42.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.59, 90.45 and 42.25 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.59 : 90.45 = 42.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.59/90.45 = 42.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.59x = 90.45 × 42.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.59x = 3,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.51/65.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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