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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.11, 89.75 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.11, 89.75 and 54.17 is: 74.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.11 : 89.75 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.11/89.75 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.11x = 89.75 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.11x = 4,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.49/65.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.67

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