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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.86 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.86 and 36.72 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.86 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.86 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.86 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 3,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336.20/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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