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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 90.67 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 90.67 and 36.60 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 90.67 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/90.67 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 90.67 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 3,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318.07/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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