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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 90.05 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 90.05 and 54.66 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 90.05 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/90.05 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 90.05 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 4,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921.41/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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