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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 90.56 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 90.56 and 36.52 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 90.56 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/90.56 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 90.56 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 3,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307.25/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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