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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.40, 133.92 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.40, 133.92 and 43.62 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.40 : 133.92 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.40/133.92 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.40x = 133.92 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.40x = 5,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841.59/89.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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