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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.09, 89.73 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.09, 89.73 and 55.22 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.09 : 89.73 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.09/89.73 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.09x = 89.73 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.09x = 4,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954.44/65.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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