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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.29, 90.03 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.29, 90.03 and 54.22 is: 74.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.29 : 90.03 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.29/90.03 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.29x = 90.03 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.29x = 4,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881.43/65.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.77

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