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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.65, 90.60 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.65, 90.60 and 36.54 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.65 : 90.60 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.65/90.60 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.65x = 90.60 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.65x = 3,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310.43/65.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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