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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.17, 133.76 and 43.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.17, 133.76 and 43.48 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.17 : 133.76 = 43.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.17/133.76 = 43.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.17x = 133.76 × 43.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.17x = 5,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815.66/89.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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