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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 90.56 and 42.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 90.56 and 42.31 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 90.56 = 42.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/90.56 = 42.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 90.56 × 42.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 3,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831.81/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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