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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 90.67 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 90.67 and 43.62 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 90.67 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/90.67 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 90.67 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 3,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.03/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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