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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.77, 90.72 and 42.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.77, 90.72 and 42.43 is: 58.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.77 : 90.72 = 42.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.77/90.72 = 42.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.77x = 90.72 × 42.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.77x = 3,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.25/65.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.53

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