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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 90.78 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 90.78 and 36.68 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 90.78 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/90.78 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 90.78 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 3,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329.81/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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