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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 90.66 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 90.66 and 43.56 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 90.66 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/90.66 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 90.66 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 3,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949.15/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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