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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 90 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 90 and 55.47 is: 76.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 90 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/90 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 90 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 4,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992.30/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.58

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