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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 90.08 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 90.08 and 39.05 is: 53.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 90.08 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/90.08 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 90.08 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 3,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517.43/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.89

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