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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.66, 90.62 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.66, 90.62 and 36.55 is: 50.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.66 : 90.62 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.66/90.62 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.66x = 90.62 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.66x = 3,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.20/65.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.44

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