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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.97 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.97 and 36.81 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.97 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.97 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.97 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 3,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348.83/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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