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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 90.61 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 90.61 and 43.54 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 90.61 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/90.61 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 90.61 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 3,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944.82/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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