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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.50 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.50 and 43.74 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.50 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.50 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.50 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958.25/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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