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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.66, 90.56 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.66, 90.56 and 43.82 is: 60.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.66 : 90.56 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.66/90.56 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.66x = 90.56 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.66x = 3,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968.34/65.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.44

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