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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.55 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.55 and 42.32 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.55 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.55 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.55 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832.36/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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