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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.29, 90.10 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.29, 90.10 and 54.35 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.29 : 90.10 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.29/90.10 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.29x = 90.10 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.29x = 4,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897.02/65.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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