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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.20, 89.94 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.20, 89.94 and 54.22 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.20 : 89.94 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.20/89.94 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.20x = 89.94 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.20x = 4,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876.55/65.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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